Staff

Our Staff

To contact any of the BayTrust staff, please feel free to phone on 0800 654 546, or email info@baytrust.org.nz.

Alastair Rhodes

Alastair Rhodes

Chief Executive

I joined the fantastic BayTrust family in February 2015 after spending two years as CEO of Rotorua International Airport and previously holding senior commercial roles in Air NZ. My family and I moved from Auckland down to the Bay of Plenty in 2013 and I now reside in Arataki which is between the Mount and Papamoa and within walking distance to the ocean. I have a huge amount of passion for the Bay of Plenty and truly believe it is one of the best places in the world to raise a family. BayTrust has played a meaningful role in the Bay of Plenty over the last 25 years and I look forward to continuing this tradition and taking the organisation to the next level in the future. Please feel free to contact me on any issues or opportunities at any time.

Phone: (07) 578 6546 / Mobile: 021 921 737

Terri Eggleton

Terri Eggleton

Impact Investment and Partnership Manager

I joined the BayTrust team on the 1st of October 2009. I have formal training in Business Studies, Management, Accounting and Economic Development. I am also a former Trustee of BayTrust having served from 2000 to 2008, and hold other governance positions in the community. Originally from Auckland, I have been living in the Eastern Bay of Plenty for over 30 years and have two adult children.

Phone: (07) 578 6546 / Mobile: 027 2483905

Yvonne Baldock

Yvonne Baldock

Finance & Office Services Manager

I joined the Trust team in July 2009. Born and bred in Tauranga I have two adult sons and two lovely grandchildren. My formal training includes accounting and business development with my background and experience being Office Management & Administration. My interests include family, travel and new and interesting challenges. Many years ago I started volunteering in the community and continue to do so today – “one of the greatest gifts you can give is your time”.

Phone: (07) 578 6546

Sam Cummins

Sam Cummins

Community Funding and Policy Manager

I joined the BayTrust team in 2015. My background is in social development and public relations. In my spare time I like to surf and try to improve my standing as the Bay of Plenty’s worst fisherman.

I’m privileged to be working with BayTrust to help make the Bay of Plenty the greatest place to be.

Phone: (07) 578 6546 / Mobile: 027 772 3235

Lisa Hickling

Lisa Hickling

Research and Evaluation Manager

I have lived in beautiful Tauranga since 2014 and feel privileged to have been part of the wonderful BayTrust whānau since June 2018. My background is in community psychology, strategic planning and evaluation, and have over the last 30 years worked in the not-for-profit, private and government sectors, from grass-roots to EU level. I have supported various organisations over the years in both hands-on and governance roles and continue to enjoy and see value in this work. I have two boys, two cats and love science fiction books and movies, vege gardening and have an inexplicable penchant for pantomimes and absolutely believe the Bay of Plenty is the best place to be!